Rusvik Lunula amulet klein, verzilverd brons Bont en imitatiebont the use of wax tablets

the use of wax tablets remained widespread until the mid-19th century

Presumably this jewel was a love amulet or an amulet for a woman wearing it for fertility or love

Bij elk model is de tangconstructie gelijk

It has a brass roller buckle with two belt tongues and the belt end has a row of double holes

De broche is gemaakt in de Urnesstijl

Rusvik Lunula amulet klein, verzilverd brons Bont en imitatiebont the use of wax tabletsThis lunula amulet is a replica of a 10th century original, excavated in the region of the Kievan Rus. Around the 10th century, the tradition of wearing Lunula amulets was passed on by the Slavic peoples to the Vikings of the Baltic Sea region. Long before this period, lunula amulets were worn by the Germanic tribes, a tradition that was adopted by the Romans. Lunula amulets were mostly worn by women and girls. They symbolized protection.